Sotek Green vs Surf Aqua

Sotek Green

Brand
Citadel / Warhammer
Range
Colour: Layer
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#1a8a8a (estimate)

Surf Aqua

Brand
Reaper
Range
Master Series Paints
Code
09078
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#43a1a7 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 10.1, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Surf Aqua is a little lighter, cooler than Sotek Green.

Can I use Surf Aqua instead of Sotek Green?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 10). Surf Aqua is a little lighter, cooler than Sotek Green.

Can I use Sotek Green instead of Surf Aqua?

The same difference applies the other way round: Sotek Green is a little darker, warmer.

ΔE is the colour difference between our two swatch estimates: under about 6 is close, over about 15 is loose. Real paints also differ in finish, coverage and how they thin, so test before you commit.

See Sotek Green on the colour wheel See Surf Aqua on the colour wheel

Other Reaper paints close to Sotek Green

Other Citadel paints close to Surf Aqua

All matches: Sotek Green equivalents · Surf Aqua equivalents

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